14% of Resumes Not Written By The Job Seeker [POLL RESULTS AND ANALYSIS]

14% of Resumes Not Written By The Job Seeker [POLL RESULTS AND ANALYSIS] 25 The most accurate poll I've conducted so far this year (probably). Read on to find out why that is, but first… The poll results and what they mean Here are the official results of the poll: Who wrote your resume? You did it alone (86%, 173 Votes) Someone else (mostly) (8%, 17 Votes) A professional resume writer (5%, 11 Votes) Started: May 14, 2010 @ 10:00 amTotal Voters: 201 86% You did it alone Not much surprise here, you probably wrote your own resume too.eval 8% Someone else (mostly) This poll answer could have been clearer, but I think voters did understand that it was for the case where the main writer of your resume wasn't you or a professional resume writer. Perhaps it was a family member, a friend, a school counselor, a job search coach, a career center staffer, etc.eval When I found my job at Amazon, a friend helped translate translated my resume into French. He did a great job, and the result was memorable in a completely unintentional but positive way- there were some Quebecois expressions that got a chuckle from French recruiters. 6% A professional resume writer A little surprised at this result, I expected it to be lower, as in closer to 2-3%. However, combining these last 2 results means that 14% of resumes are not written by the job seeker. I take this as a good sign that people are beginning to appreciate more how relying on experts can get them expert results. Why was this poll so accurate? Although the final poll received 201 votes, the percentages were almost identical as when there were only 20 votes, and they barely changed over the next 3 1/2 weeks. In other words, although the vote count increased steadily while the poll was open, the bar chart you see above kept the same bars throughout. If you liked this article, you'll enjoy [POLL RESULTS AND ANALYSIS] How Much MONEY Have You Spent on Your Job Search?.

How To Choose The Right Technology Resume Writing Services

How To Choose The Right Technology Resume Writing ServicesTechnology resume writing services can help you place your resume in front of the right people, and the right people mean the right job. Today's businesses are using technology to run their operations more efficiently. A technology resume can be part of the way a business does this.A great step in the technology career development is to get your resume up to date and written by a professional. Writing your own resume is an enjoyable hobby, but it takes a certain type of person to do so. If you have no formal education in writing resumes or no knowledge of the format, you should seek out a writing service that specializes in the task. These companies will create your resume for you from scratch or based on your specifications, with input from you in the process.Job searchers should have a list of the companies they're looking for jobs at. When a company is hiring, it will post a job online, as well as use various other venues t o post job openings. These days, it's even easier to find these postings online, which means you don't even have to go searching.If you need a technology resume, you can usually send it through the mail or have it downloaded to your computer. This is a great way to get an idea of what the company is all about, without having to spend time in their offices. You might even find a job that you wouldn't have been able to find otherwise. Of course, you can also visit the company's website and read up on its history, but technology resume writing services are designed to make the process easier.If you're a tech-savvy person, you may want to get a technology resume that is also the basis for a technological resume. These are specifically designed to display what you can do with computers and how you use them. If you know how to use a mouse, how to use a computer, and how to work with computers, then a technology resume is perfect for you. However, if you aren't tech savvy, a technical resu me is also possible to have created.Both types of technology resume can help you get the right job, and can even lead to career development later down the road. It's important to remember that a technology resume is a starting point, not the end.Many individuals aren't tech savvy individuals and don't know where to begin when they're looking for jobs. Technology resume writing services will often find you a job while you're still looking, because they understand the industry. They can come up with a great resume based on your background and the particular requirements of the position you're applying for.Technology resume writing services can help you improve your chances of getting hired and moving up the company ladder. If you're looking for an extra income, or even a career change, technology resume writing services can help you get it!

Job Interview Are You Willing to Run Errands - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Job Interview Are You Willing to Run Errands - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career You’re in a job interview for a higher-level position, and the recruiter asks you whether you’re willing to run errands, cover the phones or stock shelves. The right answer is really simple. Be truthful. If the idea of performing menial chores outside your job description makes you sick to your stomach and tears at the very fiber of your self-esteem, then say: Outside of work, I run errands. I answer my phone pretty much whenever it rings. I put away stuff I buy from the grocery store. But the thought of doing that at work makes me sick to my stomach and tears at the very fiber of my self-esteem. What other stupid questions do I need to answer in this job interview? That isn’t as ridiculous as it sounds right now. CNBC calls me, “America’s job coach.” On television, I have coached people who can’t land a position or a promotion, but are offended in a job interview when the recruiter asks if they might do something outside of the job description. They protest that these chores are “below” them. Wow, they must have quite a staff at home! I believe I got my first promotion in advertising because when my account executive asked me if I would swab his phone with alcohol pads whenever he was out of the office, I responded: Do you want me to bring the swabs from home or do we have a supply here? One week later, I was elevated from account coordinator to account executive, and doubled my salary. Was it my swabbing? Or was it that I was willing to swab? I watched with sympathy as his next coordinator swabbed.  But, I knew her future was bright. The way to handle these work chores is to frame them as human kindness, which turns out to be good for your mental health as well as your career. Kindness is not an overflowing characteristic of most current or potential employees. Thus, communicating that you’ll always be happy to help out gives you a huge competitive edge. Therefore, if you want a position because it largely includes the type of work you desire, when the recruiter asks the dreaded “run errands” question during the job interview, your answer will be more like: Of course. I am always happy to pitch in. Say this with a smile and a quick nod of your head. And, when you do those errands, here’s a mantra from my mentor: “It’s the role, not my soul.” What’s the toughest job interview question you’ve been asked â€" or are afraid you’ll have to answer? Let me know, and I’ll coach you through it, for free. Email me: Nance@NanceRosen.com. Subject line: Tough.

#1 Factor to Being a Highly Recommended Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

#1 Factor to Being a Highly Recommended Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career We know that word of mouth works for product and service based business brands. But, does it work for a personal brand? Absolutely. People do business with and through people. Either you are connected with the end decision maker for any project or with someone who can connect you to or influences the final decision maker. Here’s the key to staying top of mind and recommended: Personal communication on a consistent basis through your online and offline connections with a person. This weekend, as I do every weekend, I wrote personal, hand-written notes to people I met, those who made a difference in my life this week and I appreciate and those I’m seeking to develop a stronger relationship with. I sit down and write notes to stand out. Most people will not do this. Most may shoot a quick email out or a thank you tweet. Some, very few, will pick up the phone and leave a message or speak to you. Much less than that will send a handwritten, specific to that person note. I know how to target a Facebook ad to be seen by one specific person and I know how to email market in ways that drive results. And, even given all that background and skill, I find that the most powerful way is to in tandem have consistent communication that is specific to that person in online and offline channels. Doing this accelerates and solidifies relationships. The other person feels noticed for who they are. They’re not left to feel like merely a prospect or a number. They feel heard. They feel valued. Writing a handwritten note is a rarity these days. Why? Because the perception is that is consumes an enormous amount of time and effort. After all you have to write it, fold it, stuff it in an envelope, and mail it. Giving time and attention to someone is the most valuable way we express someone’s value to us. It gives them a glimpse of who you are. We’ve all heard the saying that “people do business with people they know, like and trust.” While you may be visible with someone, visibility is not enough. Someone might like you, but do they feel unequivocally that you can do that job or that you can make them look good to their connections if they refer you? No, they may know and like you but to trust you they need to have opportunities to sample your character and competence. Anytime you connect with them is an opportunity for them to sample you.

How to Write a Resume For Your Job Search

How to Write a Resume For Your Job SearchHR writing resume is the first step to finding a job. There are many steps and qualities that you should put in your resume and they all depend on the nature of the position. When you write the resume, keep in mind that these are just guidelines. You should tailor it according to the type of job that you are applying for.In every business, there are different purposes of the job as well as the requirement of each job. The resume should be prepared to keep all this in mind. The purpose of the resume, the experience, the qualification and the skills should be reflected properly in the resume to achieve success.The resume should be a summary of your accomplishments and qualifications. If the employers see all these in one document, then it will become easier for them to choose you. This will be beneficial for you because you will get a chance to talk about yourself and this is the best way to convince the employer to hire you.There are many impor tant points that should be mentioned in the resume. Some of the important points include your work history, educational qualifications, personality and most importantly skills. If you do not mention them, then your chances of getting hired are reduced a lot. You should also include contact numbers of your parents, friends and relatives.When the HR writing resume is ready, the next thing is to type it. It is always advisable to write it in MS Word or Quicken. These programs are very easy to use and you can use your creativity.Once the resume is ready, you should print it at least three times and also try to see if the printer can accept it. There are some printers that can not accept resumes and you should ensure that you go for a printer that accepts these documents. This will reduce the time and effort that you will need to spend on the resume.The next step in the process is to give the resume to the HR department. Once you receive the resume, you can edit it and correct any gramma tical mistakes or spelling errors. As the previous step, you should read the resume once and look for possible flaws. You should also have a copy of the resume ready before you start the interview.If the employer likes your resume, then he will give you an interview and you should be ready with the resume and all other essential documents. After you get the interview, you should present your resume in front of the employer and talk about the position that you are applying for. Then you should ask him about his salary structure and if the company has any benefits.

I am a Square Peg in the 2nd Half of Life - What Now - Career Pivot

I am a Square Peg in the 2nd Half of Life - What Now - Career Pivot I am a Square Peg and Over 60 Years of Age Copyright: joingate / 123RF Stock Photo I admit that I am a square peg! The nice round holes that my corporate masters created for me were a painful fit. I did manage to squeeze myself into those holes and got paid well for it but at what cost? I have written about square pegs in the past: Are You a Square Peg Trying to Fill a Round Hole? Are You a Square Peg? Define Your Unique Career Hole What I want to discuss in this post is what happens to square pegs when we enter the 2nd half of life. I have been talking with a variety of individuals who are all square pegs and are now struggling to maintain their careers in the 2nd half of life. Square Peg Problem The problem that square pegs have is they have to conform to the damn holes that our employers create for us. We become actors when we go to work and we play a role. The problem is that consumes a lot of energy. Early in our career, this is tiring but we are young and vibrant. In the middle of our career, this starts to become exhausting but we put up with it, but when weenter the 2nd half of life late in our careers, it is debilitating. The results oftenshow up as physical ailments or burn out. Let me give you 3 examples. The Closet Introvert This is my story. I am a closet introvert.I appear to be an extrovert because I am a great public speaker, I can work a networking event with the best of them and I can meet and mingle with strangers with ease. When I am done, I am exhausted. This did not happen overnight. In my 22 years at IBM, I slowly became an articulate techno-weenie or a geek that could speak. I was paid more and more money to do this. When I hit my late 30s and early 40s, my back would spasm once or more times a year. I would be done for a week or more. Finally, my l3/l4 discs ruptured and after taking 3 months off for bed rest, I kept going. I convinced myself I was an extrovert. After a near-fatal bicycle accident shook my world, I decided to go off and teach high school math wherein the end I collapsed from exhaustion. If you want to hear the full story of how I seduced myself listen to the podcast episode From High-Tech Training to High School Teacher, and Why I Left. [Podcast]. Now that I am over 60 years of age, I have to be careful how much public speaking I do. Several weeks back I presented a multi-generational workshopfor a bank in Dallas on a Saturday. I drove for 3 hours up in the morning, listening to podcasts, gave the 2-hour workshop and then made the 3-hour drive home. Those 3-hourdrives were my restorative niches. I have to allow a lot of alone time before and after being around people. If I do not I am dead the rest of the day. Even though I am really good at being around people and presenting workshops it is exhausting. I am a square peg and shoving myself into that round hole is EXHAUSTING, especially now that I am older. Musical Technologist I have met multiple musical technologists over the last few years. It is very common for engineers to have high interests in music. Most recently I was speaking with a gentleman I will call Ron who works for a very large hospital system. He evaluates systems and he has to stay on top of all technologies the hospital is implementing. With the advent of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and all of the downstream technologies, the rate of change has accelerated. At the same time, Ron has a huge interest in music that he has relegated to the side for many years to raise a family, pay off the mortgage, and put his kids through college. Ron can keep up with the technological changes but …. he does not want to. What once was fun, interesting and lot of work is now just a lot of work. He has spent the last few years taking care of elderly parents. His priorities have shifted. Ron spent years shoving the square peg of himself into the technology round hole. Creative Technologist This last example is Sam who wandered into technology a long time ago. He did not really select it but it was there at the time he graduated from college. Over the last 20 years, he has worked for large companies in their IT departments. He has gotten pretty good at it. Today he is in IT security which is a hot area. The problem is he is sick of it. He is both mentally and physically tired. Now that Sam is in his mid to late 50s he can no longer keep shoving his square peg into the round hole of his job. He is physically fit and can do it but … he does not want to anymore. Sam is highly creative and would love to marry his technical knowledge with some form of art. He is now exploring different video options with virtual and augmented reality. The big question is can he make a go of this AND keep putting his kids through college at the same time. Square Pegs and Financial Requirements in the 2nd Half of Life I was quite blessed that my first tech startup left us debt free in my late 40s. We had children early by today’s standards in our late 20s. So many of the square pegs I have talked with lately waited to establish their careers before having children. Putting children through college in their late 50s or early 60s is no longer unusual. As we all have lived through 2 horrible recessions that decimated both retirement and our kid’s college savings, many square pegs feel they have to keep shoving themselves into the round hole of work. This is one reason we are working our plan to move to a lower cost place in the world along with a slower pace of life where I can continue to avoid that damn round career hole. Check out the latest about our journey at the How to Move Abroad and Take Your Job With You Series Page. Are you going to keep shoving yourself into the round hole? Marc Miller Like what you just read? 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Do You Enjoy Driving Here are Some Career Options - CareerAlley

Do You Enjoy Driving Here are Some Career Options - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. If you are a person who loves spending time behind the wheel, and you would like to find a job that involves driving, then you are in luck because there are a lot of careers to choose from. No matter if you are interested in the cars themselves, or if you just want to explore the highways and the country, you will find loads of opportunities in various industries. Having a clean driving license helps, and the longer you have been driving without issues, the better chance you will have to get the job. Community Support Worker Image via Air Mobility Command If you are a caring person, but dont want to sit behind a desk all day, and would like to help people in their own homes or community, you will be able to become a community support worker. You will visit schools and community centers to deliver information and education and to improve lives on the spot. This role will come with a fuel efficient and nimble car, so if you are looking for an executive estate model, this might not be your first choice. If you are a person who loves spending time behind the wheel, and you would like to find a job that involves driving, then you are in luck because you will find loads of opportunities in various industries Tweet This Safety Tester No matter if you have ever raced cars or not, you can still become a safety tester with one of the car manufacturers. You might need to have an engineering degree, but it will be more fun than you would imagine. You can write reports and record safety problems to save lives, and this itself will make you feel good about your career. Being a car safety tester is one of the best careers in the automotive industry for people who love cars and technology. Image by Tumisu from Pixabay Accident Investigator You might not know that the police has limited resources and tools to determine the cause of accidents, and insurance companies often work with professional road traffic incident investigators. Your job will involve taking pictures, doing calculations, and liaising with skilled lawyers who handle truck accident cases so you can negotiate the settlement and work on a solution that is good for all parties involved. You might need to sign up for job shadowing before you can go out to the field alone, but this role will give you a lot of independence and freedom. Coach Driver Image via 433rd Airlift Wing In case you would like to make your time count, you can drive executive coaches for trips or even be the driver for school expeditions. You will not have to work every day, and you can make loads of new friends, not to mention seeing places you have never been to before. A coach driver has a huge responsibility, as they have to keep dozens of people safe on the road, instead of just one or two, so you will need to undergo extensive training and pass some advanced safety tests before you can start. Driving is a wonderful pastime. It can relax you, focus you and get you to places all at the same time. Thats a pretty strong trio of virtues. If you find that your driving enjoyment is so strong that you believe yourself willing and able to monetize it, you might be well suited for a career behind the wheel. But what jobs can you get when trying to develop a livable income? Where should you look, and what qualifications should you be looking at acquiring? Skilled At Or Enjoy Driving? To make the most out of your passion for driving, you will need to find a career that suits your lifestyle, preferences, and skills. From testing vehicles to crossing the country in them, there are loads of driving-related career options to choose from if you enjoy spending your time behind the wheel. What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to identify and land your dream job. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search

Tough (Question) Tuesday Is there anything in this situation I can find to be grateful for - When I Grow Up

Tough (Question) Tuesday Is there anything in this situation I can find to be grateful for - When I Grow Up Its the Tough (Question) Tuesday Thanksgiving edition! The man above must be questioning how much turkey he should eat. Hence the tongue hanging out of his mouth. OK, enough with the funny business. Thank of a challenge youre facing right now. Make it a really sucky challenge. Now ask yourself: Is there anything in this situation I can find to be grateful for? Ill be the first to post my answer in the comments section. Or will I? (Insert evil laugh here) To see the other installments of Tough (Question) Tuesday go here.